Battlefield 6andCall of Duty2021 will seem the two FPS juggernauts battling it out for the first time since 2018. Intriguingly, while both projects are set to debut at the end of the year, neither has been revealed by EA or Activision. As such, fans know truly little about the projects. ForBattlefield, only a holiday release window andlarger player counthave been mentioned by EA. Information is even more scarce for the nextCall of Duty, with Activision only confirming that Sledgehammer Games would develop the title last week.
However, despiteBattlefield 6andCall of Duty2021 info being so limited, the competition between the pair is already starting to heat up. With aCall of Dutygame finally confirmed for 2021, andBattlefield 6’s reveal being imminent, things are about to pick up for this year’s competition. With the lead-up to release for both games only going to see comparisons getting more intense, it will be interesting to see which franchise takes the lead at the start of the new console generation.
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Call of Duty 2021’s Official Announcement
Over the past several weeks,Call of Dutyfans have had good reason to doubt whether the game would release at all. Several sources reported that the game was struggling behind these scenes, with leakers like Tom Henderson even claiming that there is already a recovery road map in place. Some insiders have even been suggesting thatCall of Duty2021 would be canceled— withCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Remasteredtaking its place. While it remains to be seen if there is some truth to the game’s issues, Activision has dispelled any doubts regarding a newCall of Dutyreleasing this year.
While details are limited, Activision has confirmed thata brand-newCall of Dutygameis going to release in 2021. Further, developer Sledgehammer Games will helm the title, proving several leaks from earlier in the year correct. While no date was specified, theCall of Dutyseries has always seen its games launching between October and November. Pairing this information withBattlefield 6’s holiday release ensures that the two games will likely be launching right around the same time, with the two locking horns as they battle for sales supremacy to close out the year.
Further,Call of Duty2021 has been confirmed to featureintegration withCall of Duty: Warzone. While the previous integration did not go smoothly, the overall goal of adding fresh content to the game was accomplished. With this announcement, Activision is confirming thatCall of Duty: Warzonewill continue to be a major focus, putting further pressure on DICE.Battlefield 6’s potential battle royale mode has been discussed heavily, though it remains unconfirmed at this point in time. However, this extended support forCall of Duty: Warzoneessentially serves as a challenge to DICE and EA. IfBattlefield 6has no battle royale, it could struggle to win overCall of Duty: Warzonefans. If it does include the popular mode, though, it automatically has an uphill battle due toCall of Duty: Warzone’s popularity.
Battlefield 6’s Incoming Reveal
WhileCall of Dutymay already be leveraging the success ofCall of Duty: Warzonein the competition,Battlefield’s early reveal may give it an advantage of its own. Based on the most recent information from leakers,Battlefield 6’s grand revealis set to come at the end of May or the start of June. While this is not official and is subject to change, a spring reveal was previously announced, making the rumor likely. As such,Battlefield 6will be able to get out in front of the newCall of Duty, getting the attention of FPS fans long before its competition ever has the chance to do so.
Not only doCall of Duty2021’s supposed development struggles make an early reveal less likely, but leaks have indicated that the game will be revealed far closer to its actual release. LikeCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s reveal, an event insideCall of Duty: Warzonecould take place to help build up the hype. This certainly has its benefits, as players can try the game out via a beta shortly after its official reveal. The wait also feels shorter, which is always a benefit. At the same time,Battlefield 6’s strategy makes more sense for an actual competition.
WithBattlefield 6screenshotsand trailer audio leaking, fans already have an idea of what to expect from the incoming reveal. When the footage and information does come, DICE will have the chance to winBattlefieldfans over long before they even begin thinking aboutCall of Duty2021. If the reveal impresses, gamers could lock themselves into a purchase ofBattlefield 6, choosing the game as their shooter of choice before even seeingCall of Duty’s offering. If DICE can keep fans invested until the holidays via consistent updates and trailers, this early review could be a huge win forBattlefield. With the stage all to itself, gamers will be able to give all their attention to EA’s flagship shooter.
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OnceBattlefield 6andCall of Duty2021 are officially revealed, gamers can expect to see plenty of hype-building for each game. Trailers and gameplay breakdowns for each game could even take shots at the competitor, causing the war to heat up even further. Likewise, the two titles may build their marketing around what the other game is lacking, attempting to sway players over to their direction. As has been the case with past entries, bothBattlefield 6andCall of Duty2021will likely offer gamers a chance to give them a try via a public beta.
As for as their actual releases are concerned,Battlefield 6andCall of Duty2021 are likely going to boast two different strategies. In the case ofBattlefield, a next-gen only release has been rumored, with the game prioritizing visuals and taking full advantage of the next-gen platforms. AnXbox Game Pass launch forBattlefield 6has also been rumored, instantly giving the game access to a healthy player base on the Microsoft platform. As forCall of Duty, leakers have claimed that the project will release on last-gen and current-gen consoles, with this following the pattern established byCall of Dutyfrom 2013-2015. PlayStation exclusivity is likely to continue as well.
Finally, the competition will heat up once again post-launch, with the two sides vying to keep gamers interested. ForCall of Duty, fans can expect the game to receive six Seasons of free content, with the hope being that players will stay engageduntilCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2releasesnext year. ForBattlefield 6, a more long-term strategy could be used. Considering that the game is supposedly only launching on next-gen, yearly releases will not be necessary. Instead, the game will be up to date for some time, with DICE able to support it for years via major updates and changes. While it remains unclear which side will come out on top, the competition betweenBattlefieldandCall of Dutyis only going to get more intense as the year goes on.
Battlefield 6andCall of Duty2021 are in development for unspecified platforms.
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